About Us

Who We Are

CUPE Nova Scotia represents over 22,000 members in 140 locals across the province who provide quality public services in long term care, schools, hospitals, municipalities, child care, universities, highways, social services, home support, transition homes, emergency services, airlines and more.

As a union, we work together for a better standard of living, wages, pensions and health benefits, as well as safe working conditions – for all. Our members are proud to deliver the quality public services needed to maintain a strong economy and healthy communities.

Executive Board

CUPE Nova Scotia Executive Board 2026-27


President
Alan Linkletter, Local 8920
president@cupens.ca

 


Vice-President
Nelson Scott, Local 5050
vicepresident@cupens.ca

 


Secretary Treasurer
Donna Van Kroonenburg, Local 8920
sectreasurer@cupens.ca

 


Recording Secretary
Emily MacNeil, Local 2330
recsec@cupens.ca

 


Communications Editor
Matthew MacDonald, Local 8920
commseditor@cupens.ca

 


Area Vice-President, Cape Breton
Cheryl MacDonald, Local 933
capebretonvp@cupens.ca

 


Area Vice-President, Northern
Cody Hill, Local 2330
northernvp@cupens.ca

 


Area Vice-President, Southern
Christa Sweeney, Local 2859
southernvp@cupens.ca

 


Area Vice-President, Central
Ann Marie Danch, Local 5047
centralvp@cupens.ca

 


Vice-President, Diversity
Nimrod Matthias, Local 108
diversityvp@cupens.ca

 


Vice-President, Young Workers

Ty Loppie, Local 1082
youngworkervp@cupens.ca

 

Trustees:
Justin Cull, Local 1431
Joel O’Neil, Local 227
Matt Cummings, Local 2330

Affiliated Locals

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